Sarah Scott - Aphasia - 5 Years after a Stroke at 18

[@jeremyharris9963]

Amazing work Sarah. Thought I should let you know there are hundreds of medical students out there watching these progress videos and getting a better understanding of Expressive Aphasia. So thank you so much for volunteering your time and energy to this. And many thanks to you too Joanie for getting this channel organised, and so much of this captured on camera! I was wondering if there was an opportunity to see some of the imaging that's been taken over the years, such as CT's, for students to help localise this kind of stroke syndrome? Cheers you two, looking forward to your 6 year stroke anniversary video. And thanks for reading this out too Joanie, in case Sarah wanted to hear this message as well.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Jeremy - thank you for your lovely message! I'll try to upload some of the medical records and scans if I can. I'm not a video editor, as you can tell :)

[@jeffreyyates5783]

SymphUK I have shown your videos to most of my medical school class here in Ireland and we are all cheering for you. Good luck getting to America, you are amazing, and such an inspiration!

[@Jaclyn_Lizzi]

SymphUK We watch your videos in my Linguistics class in Austin, Texas in the section on Neurolinguistics. It's amazing to see your progress!

[@Neynka]

SymphUK thank you for uploading this. As Jeremy said, as medical student I´m watching your progress throughout these years and you my dear, are amazing, I´m absolutely amazed by your progress. Keep going girl, you rock! :)

[@elskee175]

+SymphUK Hi Joanie and Sarah, I was just wondering if there is anywhere you have uploaded any medical records and scans? I am extremely interested if there is! Many thanks, Ellen :)

[@eldrifyksensooaru4145]

Hello, I'm 16 years old an live in Sweden. Just under a year ago my 19 year old sister had a stroke, she was studying theoretical physics at a very prestigious university at the time she had her stroke. She had to quit studying for 6 months which was very hard for her since all her friends were at the university. The stroke damaged the language centra in her brain which made her forget how to speak and read Swedish, she has severe aphasia but is really really trying. She's hoping that she'll someday learn how to speak and write both English and Swedish again. I just wanted to tell you that when she saw your videos she and I became so hopeful for the future. You are an amazing person and I want you to know that you've helped me and my sisters so much. Thank you

[@jennifernicoll3770]

i too had got aphasia. it is coming up an a year since my stroke. i am 36 yrs old. my right hand does still not work (and im right handed) but i am better. i am inspired by you. you been through a lot at such a young age.

[@tinkerbell9305]

Hi Sarah and Joanie, I first watched your videos when I was studying to be a Speech and Language Therapist. I later left the course and am now doing psychology. When aphasia came up in one of our lectures I thought I'd check in to see how you were getting on as I remember watching one of your first videos back then and being really touched. It's so great to see your progress and recovery and you've really increased awareness for aphasia and strokes, particularly in younger people. Well done and best of luck!

[@wronggg]

Looks like you've improved quite a tremendous amount! You're definitely a big inspiration for people who are struggling in any aspect. Keep up you're good work and continue having the best life possible!--CP

[@ordinarydree4071]

Oh my god! I watched your older video of 5 years ago and its so impressive and amazing how much better your speech has gotten ^-^ Wow

[@BigHair80s2]

Thank you so much for posting an update. My mom had a stroke in 2011 and watching your progress over the years gives me hope that mom will continue to improve as well. Your attitude and perseverance are very admirable. I hope that when you come to America you will be happy with the results that you get. I feel sort of like I know you now and would love to give you a big hug :-). Above all I'm really grateful to you for posting the videos and putting yourself out there and being vulnerably honest and brave so people can understand and get insight about aphasia. God bless you Sarah Scott!

[@deandsouza]

This is heart warming - to see such a wonderful improvement. Great job Sarah! Inspirational!

[@mjp96]

She really is. Cheers to mum for posting these!!

[@JennaLynnSmith]

I am studying your condition in school and have found your yearly videos to be very helpful in understanding the effects of aphasia. You are truly an inspiration to anyone who is going through this and wanted to tell you that I am blown away at how far you have come in overcoming this. I can't wait to see your next video and one day your video proving that you can not only make a 100% recovery but that you can come out on the other side even better than you were the day before your stroke. Keep it up beautiful!

[@wolfumz]

Wow. This video left me at a loss for words- I've just been staring at the screen for ten minutes. I first found out about Sarah when I had to write a paper on aphasia for school, when it was only those first two videos on the couch. It's incredible how far Sarah has come. What a triumph of hard work and daily perseverance. Thank you for sharing your story, Sarah, it brings me a lot of hope. Hello from America, by the way! I hope you can come over to the states for the intensive treatment.

[@kpopshawol]

My mom had aphasia when she first had her stroke. She could think alright, but couldn't communicate to us. Thankfully it went away and she's fully recovered. Your progress is awesome, and I hope someday you will be able to recover fully! Well wishes from Kentucky, USA. :)

[@mjp96]

I had it after a traumatic brain injury 3 years ago. I am back probably to 95%, and feel blessed. Long words still trip me up - like yesterday I couldn't pronounce "extravagant". Today I can. I'm so happy for your mom! :)

[@whatshisname3304]

i recall seeing Sarah on the Undateables, I always hoped she would be able to improve. I've seen later vids and i m glad you've made such fantastic improvement and I would say you've achieved amazing fluency.

[@aalphasplatt1153]

She's doing so much better!! WOW! The human brain is amazing. Absolutely incredible! 🤗

[@apricotbakerpj9179]

Amazing Sarah, you seem so much better in this video than in the first one I saw! I hope you keep on progressing, well done :)

[@TomCat-rj4yy]

I’ve just seen this video for the first time and also just learned about Sara Scott. I’ve seen her most recent one do I know how far she has come and it is remarkable. I’m not trying to be disrespectful but I think her disability makes her so cute. She has me crying and laughing with her at the same time. You are a very special and inspiring person. And very very beautiful. The sky is the limit for Sara Scott!

[@wirgulmut]

Sarah, This is absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for you courage to be public about your condition.

[@paulhughes4958]

You are inspiring people not just here in England, but also in the USA. I have just completed an internet course on neuroscience run by the University of Chicago and the lecturer, Professor Mason, was clearly very impressed with you, describing this feed as "a fascinating series of video chronicles....her impressive progress...". Good luck with your intensive treatment regime in the States. You're awesome.

[@TheGonzd]

Med student here. I've been watching your videos for a while now. You have obvious improvement. Really happy to see that. congrats sarah!

[@iprigipessa]

So glad to see this update!!!! GREAT JOB, well done Sarah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo for not giving up!!!!!!!!!

[@mjp96]

Thank you so much both of you!! I had aphasia and have mostly recovered, but these exercises were similar to the ones I was given. These videos were and are SO inspirational 💝

[@margotalivating1581]

I myself don't have aphasia, but i have followed your videos. I think it's a big thing to get so far as you have come, you really are brave. And it motivates me a lot! Thanks!! :)

[@AuggieX1]

Congratulations on your progress. Thank you for posting the videos as you went along this journey. The videos helped me better educate my patients and students.

[@siggi8893]

As someone studying aphasia as a part of my education to become a speech and language therapist, I just want to say thank you for being so brave in these videos. You've made a marvellous journey and I hope you keep this very important work you do, raising awareness of aphasia, up. It's really needed. Thanks again!

[@onepieceofgumleft]

Hi Sarah (and Sarah's mom) ! I've been following your progress , and I'm so happy to see so much improvement in your speech !! You're an amazing inspiration !! I also had a stroke that struck the speech area of my brain due to an ASD in my heart four years ago. Luckily the resulting damage was minimal to moderate. So I've been watching your progress with great interest. Keep up the great work ! And keep the update videos coming !! Take care.

[@Kenngo1969]

I see I'm "late to the party," but thank you for having the courage to share your struggles. You are an inspiration. I hope there is another video in which you talk about your visit to America. I very much would like to watch it. Warm Regards and Best Wishes, -Ken K. Gourdin

[@leighaustin7445]

Hi Sarah! Our lecturer used your videos in our psycho-linguistics lecture at Stirling University. I'm very impressed with your recovery! Keep it up!

[@sarahgillott464]

thankyou for your videos, from a Speech and Language Therapy student, Huddersfield, UK.

[@gerritgehnen637]

You have made such a great progress! The video motivates me, that the healing process of aphasia is not finished even after four or five years. Congratulations!

[@tez162003]

Wow Sarah! You have come such an incredibly long way since I had the pleasure of meeting you a couple of years or so ago. Congratulations on the new job as well. It's amazing to see you doing so well. : )

[@helenjenn4546]

Sarah! it's incredible, you are much better now, congratulations!

[@corrinebelles1366]

I just watched your video when you were 19, and this video and I was so touched by your story. You are doing wonderful and sound great. I hope you know how awesome you are and I look forward to continue watching your journey. You are amazing.

[@mseursify]

Hi Sarah, I just wanted to say I've got so much respect for you. You are such a strong and beautiful person! And you have made such a great progress, really amazing.

[@zzz7net]

Sarah, your speech is normal. Please get well soon! I also sometimes forget the words, despite the fact that I am absolutely healthy. The main thing is not to focus on failures. Synonyms are very helpful.

[@pruedundaspetrie]

Fantastic to see how well you are doing Sarah !!! I love hearing your beautiful voice!!! Keep positive !! Xxxx

[@sherinah9129]

My cousin is 18 and has just had a stroke. Seeing your video is giving me hope that she will recover. You are so brave and doing so well.

[@ericd7709]

Hi Sarah - great to watch your progress. I think you're doing really well - confidence is key - it will come. In your 'homework' video, Mum asks "Which card is 'THE'?" and you, instinctively point towards the right one, then stop yourself 'Oh, no - is that wrong?' You have to trust your first instinctive reaction - sometimes you get into a 'flow' where you just talk, without thinking or worrying about what you are saying - that is great. In the first video (16 months ?) Mum offered 'Do you want to write it down?' I thought that meant it would be easy for you, and you refused because you wanted to do it 'properly' - the hard way. I see now how thinking of writing the word helps you to remember it. When I was very young, I could not spell words out loud - I had to write them ! Is typing harder than writing ? The keys are all mixed up. I am not at all an expert, but I believe we all think at a deeper level than words - we think 'things and actions' instead. Here you first say 'biscuits' then 'cookies' because that is written on the tin - it is not wrong - just English or American. In the 'Homework' video, you read 'the tall girl' as 'the big girl' - you know what it means, it's just which word - they basically are the same. Maybe one is up-and-down, the other is side-to-side. From the first video, your face is very expressive, and your hand gestures are very clear. There's so much more to communication than words - use everything, even when 'public speaking' - making speeches. Merry Christmas !

[@gabrielnunes9142]

I watch your videos in Cognitive Psicology class and I'm happy to see your evolution.

[@sramsey2323]

It looks like there's an intensive speech program now for aphasia in the UK! YAY! I'm so glad you were so adamant about getting one started and I'm sure you had a lot to do with them starting a program there! 🎉🎊

[@Scott042005]

Hi Sarah, I came across your undateables video and i couldn't help myself but search for more videos. Your beautiful and definitely suit brown hair better :), I wish you all the best and good luck with the future x

[@GazHeaven]

Inspirational! I would love to see a video after your month in America. You've improved so much already I'm excited to see what your intensive therapy can achieve :) Oh and I love your nail polish ;) x

[@runneryg]

I look after my dad after he had a stroke, and seeing ing your video makes me understand how his mind works thank you so mach for making this video.

[@latro666]

was just watching undateables on netflix, started looking the folks up who were on it out of curiosity, amazing how you could improve so much after such a traumatic thing! good luck to you!

[@jamescollins9349]

I'm so happy for you Sarah :) You've made such wonderful progress and shows how strong of a person you are. Big cudos to your mother as well for supporting you through this and helping out.

[@Sillilesshells]

Very heartwarming video. I found it very interesting because some day i want to be a speech therapist :).it is my dream job i've only just come across this video by chance and already i am so proud of your daughter Sarah and if i was her friend, i'd be supporting her all the way and giving her all my love :)...also although its incredibly different, one reason it warmed my heart the way it did was that i had agoraphobia for 6 years as a teen and i know it is very frustrating when you cant do something ( such as going outside) that seems so , i guess everyday to everyone else. love to Sarah and family :) and goodluck on your future progress

[@thezorba1]

Hero of the day and a Legend forever!

[@Lionman44]

Wonderful Video. Thanks for opening my eyes to something I had never heard of before!

[@laurenkropa2156]

Way to go Sarah! Been watching for a while now very inspiring!

[@cakebaker6071]

Sara so glad for you you are an example for me., had minor stroke 4 months ago and its so hard to recover and try to get on and not to be burden for my family.

[@8560mkkem]

after I had a left side stroke 4 years ago I found your video you have shown great improvement . also effect with Aphasia understand the struggle

[@A07392115]

ur such an inspiration sarah!!, you've made soo much progress!! so proud of u!!!

[@Brodo007]

Sarah u are an inspiration to us all. Not only to those like myself, who have had strokes. I want to thank you for raising the awareness of the effects that strokes can have. I understand how hard that must have been. Carry on the fight. Mum u must be very proud. Is there anyway that I could get involved with the stroke association? I had a stroke at 2 and a half due to meningitis leaving me with right sided haemoplygia, epilepsy and not being able my face in the normal way. Went through quite a few years of speach therapy and physio. I would be very interested in getting involved Thank you And all the best to you both

[@sandrapenrod7927]

Thank you so much, Sarah! I'm at 3 years now! I had a series of concussions while having seizures. The VA misdiagnosed me and blaming everything on psychogenic amnesia caused by PTSD. I guess that's what fit in their "box!" Have you lost friends? I guess it's hard for them too

[@annehsu232]

Its wonderful to see your progress! Thank you so much for sharing and updating! Blessings to you and your mom.

[@zero260asap]

I've seen a few of your videos from over the years, and in this video it seems like you are much faster in expressing yourself. keep doing whatever it is you are doing.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

Wonderful - so pleased to see this and so much admiration for you and your hard work

[@booneakpakdeenit7813]

Amazing Sarah!!!! Excellent progress I always cheer up for you.

[@archangel20031]

A beautiful young woman and it's nice to see she is doing better.

[@markdailey2254]

Amazing progress Sarah!! I love seeing how much you've improved in the past few years, I really hope you get the month long training over here in the US. You're very tough and persistent! And have an amazing mom :)

[@TheAlienAdventures]

Wow I just discovered these videos! You are inspiring and I am amazed at your story. Good progress and best of luck to you!

[@mattpougher6041]

Hi Sarah, I saw you on channel 4 a couple of years ago and have been watching your videos ever since. You've made such great progress; keep at it! I do hope you made it to the States this year and that the intensive course further speeds up your recovery. If you ever fancy a coffee in London sometime to try out some new phrases, it would be lovely to meet you in person. Matt

[@adc8658]

Sarah, your hair is beautiful in this video. Loved hearing about your job. Hope it is going well x

[@michaelgiovanniello3230]

wow seems like hard work. great job!

[@flyingphobiahelp]

A lovely lady indeed!

[@natura1971]

I'm so happy for Sarah, wonderful!

[@samm.3320]

you are amazing! such an inspiration.

[@Divchyk]

Dear Sarah, you've made and amazing recovery! You are very strong, beautiful and amazing girl. Keep on working and looking for answers, new exercises. You are such an inspiration! Have you or your Mom heard about Barbara Arrowsmith-Young? This woman had a severe learning disability (especially with numbers, reading and understanding written information), but she developed special exercises and a whole program to help herself and others regardless of age. The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young at TEDxToronto God bless you and your Mom and all who supports you!

[@marynordseth2788]

Thank you Sarah. I still have some kind of Aphasia. Mary in the United States.

[@_nom_]

Happy Stroke Anniversary.

[@chriszanf]

Incredible progress! Well done!

[@whoeckum]

She's beautiful, regardless.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

If you'd like to support Sarah, please go to www.gofundme.com/help-sarah-scott - THANK YOU! XX

[@cttriggz6530]

Think I just had a very very small stroke in the left side of my head but haven't told anyone because it is self inflected due to me smoking too much, kind of worried to full asleep, but If worse comes to worse this gives me hope, thank you

[@yayagaga514]

Become much better! You are great

[@altrmind]

thanks for this video. i had a bad experience in high school at the age of about seventeen. i had been home sick for two weeks with a fever. one morning i woke up and felt like i was sweating but felt no real sensations of heat. in my bed i began to feel as if my body was contorting and expanding to fill the room like a balloon. i rolled out of bed incoherent and unable to "wake up" as i thought i was in a dream. i ended up walking outside into the streets mumbling almost crying and i can barely remember this.. i "came to consciousness" when i walked to a fountain at the park across my street about 5 minutes after getting out of my bed. since then i have had trouble with speech. many tell me to just "man up" and talk right. but its not like that. years later in feb of 2011 i realised that what i had was something of a stroke or other i dont know. anywho in 2011 i was in a rollover accident and i fractured my spine. after that accident, my bodily awareness increased and i noticed that my entire left side of my body was "off" compared to my entire right. all these years not really noticing small things like my problems with swallowing and mumbling. anywho im getting down to the bottom of this as im scheduled to talk to a new doctor soon. i can read and write just fine. its my verbal abilities and recall that keep me behind. thanks again

[@grapejuice530]

Great video. You've made wonderful progress, Sarah. I find it more difficult to read aloud than reading to myself. Is it the same for you?

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Sarah finds it easier to read aloud although when she's speaking the words are more fluent in her mind. Glad you're doing better now :)

[@BCPC100]

Thank to Serah and mum.

[@cdahl]

You've made a lot of progress.

[@samanthasims7123]

God bless u young lady

[@KingElrosTarMinyatur]

Insane progress!

[@shebakittycat847]

Her speech has gotten better, and has gotten prettier as well.

[@marchwheeler9515]

thank you for video. I had a stroke one year ago.

[@JasonRBeing]

Hello, I will send this as a message and leave it as a comment on a video as well. I am in Florida, studying to become a Speech Pathologist. One of my assignments is watching Sarah's videos and writing a paper giving our reaction to how Sarah changed from her first video to last video. So I was wondering, would you all like a copy of the paper?

[@idunnmatte]

Hello! I'm Idunn and I'm 19 years old, and I have stroke. It's called aphasia (same as you!) and it's really difficult to talk, and I'm frustrated all the time because I want to speak but I can't, I'm stuck in my mind. Do you have any tips or suggestions that will help? Thank you!

[@jefffatha3336]

Relax and Be Fearless.. communicate as often as possible.. in as many ways as possible.. with yourself.. with everyone else.

[@Kaibo101]

Like stated before, keep practicing. The brain really doesn't stop developing until about 25. The more you practice, the more it can adapt. Also, I personally learned sign language for when I am really tired. My family members and really close friends learned as well. It comes really handy when you get tired or "stuck". Don't even need the borca's for sign language. They have no problem with me switching back and forth.

[@maddieebobaddiee]

Heya, Idunn! I'm Maddie and I'm 20 years old. I was born with aphasia (they have no idea why) and what I used to communicate when I was little was a book with three lines of Velcro that my parents put laminated pictures with words on so I could un-Velcro from the pile of words and put the word on the line :) we also took Sign Language classes and had a ASL book laying around. I had around 12-13 years of speech therapy. Message me if you have any questions, I'm always ready to talk :)

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

So crazy to watch these one after another

[@fifis677]

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. 3 strokes at 13 all accompanied by seizures and I now live with aphasia and epilepsy. Out of all of that I only... I don't want to say forget or even can't place (you know what I mean) but I really only lose simple words like Batman or coffee randomly (so far anyway) Hope you continue to do well!!!!

[@johnpaulbalanquit7893]

Good afternoon, Sarah. What are you are doing right now, ma'am? Thank you, ma'am.

[@davidhelms7543]

I have a stroke 6-1/2 years ago. Keep trying❤️👍.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Yes never give up! Thank you for watching

[@ailuatagiilima-fata1965]

Amazing.. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@flamshiz]

you said that sometimes you think about the word and you can say it in your head but your mouth isn't working. is that a type of apraxia? as well as just aphasia?

[@amywebb4664]

Hello. I am Amy and I am studying to be a music therapist. I am studying aphasia right now. My question is this: with the type of aphasia you have, I understand that you understand what is being said to you, but sometimes speaking with others or reading aloud is harder to do. What can I do as an MT to make sure that I do not frustrate a patient like yourself when I am working with them? I want to be kind without being patronizing.

[@Jaclyn_Lizzi]

She has Broca's aphasia (pauses in speech, comprehension of other's speech, ungrammatical language, difficulty finding words, lack of inflectional language, mainly use of content words), versus Wernicke's aphasia (inserting semantically insignificant sounds, nonsense words, rambling speech, lack of clear comprehension, but grammatically and syntactically correct). Everyone, of course, is a bit different in these types and they affect everyone differently.

[@malkies6341]

I got downgraded to nomial 2 years ago, but mine situation was a little different.

[@Carly0lsh]

Can she understand the word without reading it out loud ? Like can she read novels but not out loud like for herself internal reading i would love to know

[@Jagedge12]

I can't speak for her specifically, but yes, you are on the right track. Generally, people with damage to Broca's area have full understanding of the language. THe issues lies with putting these thoughts into words out loud.

[@Carly0lsh]

Oh hope she get's better than you

[@Carly0lsh]

Thank you **

[@fleshcookie]

Yes, the problem happens when she tries to pull them out. People with Broca's aphasia are aware of their disorder. Check out Wernicke's aphasia, its much more severe due to the fact that they are unaware of their disorder and they think they are speaking just fine.

[@mlks007]

my father had a stroke 1 week ago

[@PoesHopFrog]

I'm sorry friend. I hope his recovery is steady and successful.

[@maheshmodhwadia1605]

I think your amazing

[@susierobelot6622]

Hi Sarah, my name is Susie Robelot and i have aphasia too since i was a baby i would LOVE to talk with you

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

POWERFUL "EXCELLENT PRIMOR Sarah AMAZING) APHASIA) Daphne Cotton ME STROKE 8years ME APHASIA) THANKS YOU SARAH! ●Castano BROWN FAMILY!

[@michaelgarafalo2924]

She is so date-able! Every time you meet someone new, you have to learn to communicate, so this just adds an additional layer. She seems like she reacts in all the other ways just like anyone else. OK, let's be honest, being drop dead gorgeous does not hurt her date-ability. Does she like cheeky old geezers?

[@zepandandzebamboo]

She's really quite intelligent and brave to get past this and seek a life that anyone else her age without aphasia would have. When her mom put the shopping story close to the camera, Sarah actually thought that it would be too close for the viewers to read it; she wasn't trying to read it early. There are probably many situations where she tries to do something but it is misconstrued because it is still difficult to find the right words, although progressively easier with time and effort on recovery. New neurons need to form to form the connections that were damaged by the infarct, and they will form with use only. Writing seems to help her because she can logically reason through which word she has used already and what should come next, taking a more logic/reasoning approach to speaking. Perhaps neuronal processes from a more logical center are branching out to Broca's center through her therapy. And she is prettier too, than at 20 or 18.

[@MKTED62]

Keep up the good work l have added a video on KZbin called jasmine stroke hope you can watch

[@malkies6341]

3 ppl clearly have no heart

[@ashleypursell9702]

your really cute god damn